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Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913 to Maria and John Damuth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.14.14 Author/Creator: Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913 Place Written: Helena, Arkansas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 March 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 14 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

Three reports of Jesse Smith's death of typhoid fever and measles, all written out by Damuth. One is for the town newspaper, the other two for Damuth's siblings.

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